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Long time no see
/lˈɒŋ tˈaɪm nˈəʊ sˈiː/
/lˈɑːŋ tˈaɪm nˈoʊ sˈiː/long time no see
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Länge sen sist!, Det var länge sedan!
used when greeting someone after a long time has passed since one's last encounter with them
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "long time no see" and when to use it?
The exact origin of the idiom "long time no see" is not precisely documented, it is believed to have originated from a direct translation of a similar phrase in Native American Pidgin English in the late 19th century. It is an informal and friendly greeting used to express that it has been a while since the speaker last saw the other person.
Example
John!
John! Länge sen sist! Hur har du haft det?
Long time no see, my old friend.
Länge sen sist!, min gamla vän. Det har gått år sedan vi sågs sist.
